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Catalytic converter theft right targeting parked cars in five counties broken up with arrests, Montco DA says
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced this morning the dismantling of an organized catalytic converter theft ring operating in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Philadelphia counties. Arrested were Sharief Louden, 30, of Philadelphia; Daniel McIlhenney, 37, and Ryan McIlhenney, 36, both...
Update: Flood watch issued for Southeast Pa. until 1 a.m. Saturday
An updated flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:38 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 1 a.m. for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Carbon, Monroe, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. The weather...
6 charged in catalytic converter theft ring that targeted Philly and surrounding communities
Law enforcement officials in Montgomery County have announced the arrests and charging of five people -- and are seeking a sixth -- after, they said, a years long investigation helped dismantle an organized catalytic converter theft ring that operated in Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Philadelphia counties. On Thursday morning,...
Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Operated In Bucks, Other Counties, Law Enforcement Says
The investigation began after a sharp increase in catalytic converter thefts. Authorities have dismantled a catalytic converter theft ring that they alleged to have operated in Bucks and surrounding counties. The announcement was made by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer on Thursday.
L.A. to Bucks County drug trafficking operation dismantled
A large-scale, “bi-coastal” drug trafficking operation has ended with the arrest of six men, said Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn during a press conference Wednesday. The Byrne Drug Trafficking Organization, allegedly overseen by Matthew James Byrne, 43, of Broomall, Delaware County, made $5 million over the past...
Meet SCORE Award Winner: KiposTech
PIC KiposTech 2024 SCORE award winners Herna Ravindran and Raj Kamal Singh with their SCORE mentor John Hess. Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the...
Speakers Filled With Millions In Meth, Cocaine From Cali Found In PA: DA
This multifaceted investigation by the Bucks County Detectives Drug Strike Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Attorney General’s Office resulted in the dismantling of the Byrne Drug Trafficking Organization, led by Matthew James Byrne, 43, of Broomall in Delaware County, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn announced on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
6 charged in fencing of catalytic converters stolen across southeastern Pennsylvania
District attorneys in Montgomery and Delaware counties announced charges Thursday in a long-running joint investigation into a catalytic converter fencing ring that was dealing in vehicles targeted in Philadelphia and its suburbs. “The theft of catalytic converters from vehicles has left a trail of fear in our neighborhoods these last...
Suburban prosecutors say ‘trail of fear’ is over after arresting catalytic converter theft ring
In a blow to organized crime in the region, Montgomery and Delaware County prosecutors announced the dismantling of a large catalytic converter theft ring operating across Philadelphia’s suburban collar counties on Thursday. The coordinated effort followed two years of investigation, and led to the arrests of five individuals and a warrant for a sixth suspect.
Maria’s Prime Time Bakery reopens today at new Prospect Park location
PROSPECT PARK — Maria’s Prime Time Bakery will reopen at 8 a.m. today at a new location at 734 Chester Pike, Prospect Park. The longtime Delaware County bakery will open with summer hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, and be closed Monday to Wednesday. The...
4 Delaware County ZIP Codes Expected to See the Greatest Rise in Home Value
Delaware County home values, like this home on Shadeland Avenue in Upper Darby, are expected to increase the most in four ZIP Codes. Delaware County home values are expected to rise the most in four ZIP Codes in 2024, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are included in...
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